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Best Lesson Plan Websites for Educators (K-12)
By Karla H. Spencer
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Introduction
CHAPTER 1 - What is Technology?
Why Technology is Critical to the Future
Factors Impacting Technology and Teaching
National Education Plan for Technology
Introducing Technology Into the Curriculum
National Technology Education Standards for Teachers
CHAPTER 2 - General Internet How-to's---Explained in Plain English
How Website Addresses Work
About Plug-ins
What is a Listserv
Communicating in a Listserv
Examples of Popular Education Listservs
Using Search Engines
Bookmarking your Favorite Sites
Setting up Favorites/Bookmarks for Classroom Use
Appendix: Sample of a Cyberhunt
CHAPTER 3- What Educators Should Know About Legal and Safety Issues
Should You Be Concerned about Copyright Laws?
What is fair use?
Fair Use and the Internet
What are Privacy Policies?
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
How Much of the Internet is Sex-Related
CHAPTER 4 - Top 16 Best General Sites for Educators
CHAPTER 5 - Best Sites For Teaching LANGUAGE ARTS
General
Reading
Writing
Literature
Graphic Organizers
Grammar
Spelling and Vocabulary
Basics (Handwriting, Alphabet)
CHAPTER 6 - Best Sites For Teaching MATH
General
Fractions and Decimals
Geometry and Measurement
Basic Skills and Computation
Algebra, Statistics, Calculus
Brain Teasers and Fun Stuff
CHAPTER 7 - Best Sites For Teaching SOCIAL STUDIES
General
History
Geography and Maps
Culture and Society
Other
CHAPTER 8 - Best Sites For Teaching SCIENCE
General
Earth Science
Life Science
Physical Science
CHAPTER 9 - Best Sites for Teaching TECHNOLOGY
General
Internet How-To's
Web Quests and Scavenger Hunts
Appendix: Sample of a Report Assignment Using Online Research
Appendix: Sample of Assigning Sites for Background and Research
CHAPTER 10 - Best Sites for Teaching SECONDARY SUBJECTS
Fine Art and Theater Arts
Music
Physical Education and Health
Foreign Language
International Culture
Faith and Religion
Personal Values and Character
CHAPTER 11 - Best Sites for CLASSROOM AND STUDENT MANAGEMENT
Classroom Management
Disabilities
Talented and Giftedness
Bulletin Boards, Awards, Worksheets
Classroom Supplies and Materials
CHAPTER 12 - Best Sites for STUDENT USE
General
Language Arts
Math Helpers
Math Puzzles and Games
Science
Social Studies
For The Young Set (K-2)
CHAPTER 13 - Best Sites for NEW TEACHERS
Getting Started
Job Search and Interview Tips
Portfolio Organization
Preservice and Student Teachers
Substitute Teachers
CHAPTER 14 - Best Sites for MISCELLANEOUS STUFF
Back to School
100th Day of School
Holidays
Games, Puzzles, Generators
Tools and Miscellaneous
References and Resources
Professional Organizations
Inspiration and Humor for Educators
Glossary of Common Terms